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How Do I Update My Lease to Add or Remove a Tenant or Pet?

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Changes happen—and whether you’re adding a roommate, removing one, or making adjustments to pets on your lease, it’s important to follow the correct process to ensure your lease and responsibilities stay up to date. Here’s what to expect when requesting a lease change with GPS Renting.

1. How Do I Submit a Lease Change Request? #

All lease change requests must be sent via email to lease@gpsrenting.com.

2. What Is the Cost for a Lease Change? #

  • The standard fee is $150 per new lease or lease addendum.
  • If you have an active Resident Care Package, this fee is waived once per calendar year.

3. What If a Roommate Is Moving Out? #

If a roommate wishes to move out:

  • They must submit a partial notice to vacate.
  • Remaining tenants must provide documentation showing they can financially support the property on their own.
  • GPS Renting does not refund partial security deposits to the departing roommate. All financial settlement (including deposits) is handled between roommates.

Exception: If the roommate is also removing a pet, and that pet was tied to a specific pet deposit, we may refund the pet deposit to the departing resident—only with written confirmation from all remaining residents.

4. What If We Want to Add a New Roommate? #

To add a new tenant:

  • The new roommate must submit a rental application and go through GPS Renting’s screening and approval process.
  • If the application is approved, all current and new tenants must sign a new lease agreement.
  • If the application is denied, the person may not move in under any circumstance.

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Table of Contents
  • 1. How Do I Submit a Lease Change Request?
  • 2. What Is the Cost for a Lease Change?
  • 3. What If a Roommate Is Moving Out?
  • 4. What If We Want to Add a New Roommate?

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